Myself and three friends will be running the Edinburgh half marathon in memory of our friend Andrew McKnight, and to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

I first met Andrew during our first year in Heriot Watt University (22 years ago which is hard to believe!), plenty of craic together in the campus halls in first year, then three years living together in the city which were equally good fun and memorable. We were close friends for all that time and all the time since. He had a unique personality, (+ dress sense ha), and is sorely missed.

He was diagnosed last year with terminal lung cancer, and tragically died in February. How he dealt with this terrible hand was an inspiration to me and everyone around him. Remaining upbeat and positive, throwing himself into very difficult treatments and still keeping his head up throughout. Truly remarkable to see, but he was a remarkable person.

Macmillan Cancer Support helped him through this time, and we are honoured to be able to raise some money and help them help others in the hardest times of their life.

Any support you could offer will be greatly appreciated.

- Robin